Innovative Method for Fixed-Bed Physical Model Construction Applying Modern Materials and Techniques
Publication: Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 150, Issue 5
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Data supporting this study’s findings are available from the corresponding authors upon reasonable request.
Acknowledgments
The evaluation presented in this paper was obtained through research sponsored by the USACE, Engineering Research and Development Center, and Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory. In addition, the authors appreciatively acknowledge the helpful and intelligent comments by the editors and anonymous reviewers, which aided in improving the paper. The patent application for the new process is at the United States Patent and Trademark Office [submitted September 30, 2020. “Modular Bathymetry Systems and Methods.” Application #17/039,777 (Art Unit 3715)].
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Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 150 • Issue 5 • September 2024
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Received: Sep 5, 2023
Accepted: Feb 6, 2024
Published online: May 23, 2024
Published in print: Sep 1, 2024
Discussion open until: Oct 23, 2024
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